Fulfilling your life purpose is just as much about preparation as it is about your talents and abilities, if not more. “But don’t begin until you count the cost. For who would begin construction of a building without first calculating the cost to see if there is enough money to finish it? Otherwise, you might complete only the foundation before…
Whether it’s a seven year old asking “What am I going to be when I grow up?” or a Baby Boomer facing retirement asking “What’s next?,” we’ve all at some point wondered “What’s my purpose in life?”. I know because I spent years trying to figure it out and more years wondering exactly how to live it out. I define…
Welcome to Before You Say Yes Part II, where it’s all about restoring sanity to your life by getting control of your calendar! If you haven’t already read Part I, stop and do so now. Otherwise, let’s check in: If you’ve answered no to any of Questions 1-3, lovingly but gently break the news that, while you’d love to help,…
Truth moment: Fear of failure is a constant battle for me, and believe it or not I HATE putting myself out there. When I was a corporate executive, leading meetings, giving presentations and public speaking were rigueur de jour, but I was great at it and I never felt pressure to promote myself in other contexts. Your standard Linked In…
I spend a few days each month with executives from high-growth tech companies resolving their most pressing business issues. Need to work through a tough business, professional or personal issue, but having a hard time figuring out where to start? Try the GROW problem solving model: G: What’s the GOAL? State as specifically as you can your desired outcome. R:…
Only 8% of people achieve their New Year resolutions. 25% of people abandon goals by mid-February. 60% give up in 6 months. The average person makes the same New Years resolution 10-12 times without achieving it. So you say you’re a Goal Digger, huh? Well, these reality checks will help you be part of the 8%, not the the 92%.…
“Would you be interested in . . . .?” “We need someone to . . .” “They can’t __________, so . . . umm, we were wondering if, you know, uh, maybe you could.” Sound familiar? If you’re like most of the professionals I know, someone is always after your time and talent. But can you blame them? You’re sharp as a…
By now, we all know about SMART Goals (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant & Time-bound). Some of us even know about SMARTER Goals (SMART + Evaluate and Readjust). But for those of us who believe we were created for more, the most successful goals aren’t just SMART or even SMARTER. Successful Goal Diggers who believe God created them to accomplish HIS…
Every purpose requires a certain amount of preparation. But, the price that you will have to pay might surprise you. If you missed Part 2 of this video series, watch it here.
When determining your purpose, do NOT only lean on your passion. If you missed Part 1 of this video series, watch it here.
